Under-fives are cordially invited to a royal party in the castle courtyard at Dudley Zoo and Castle next month.

Little ones are encouraged to dress as Kings, Queens, Princes or Princesses to join in a Platinum Jubilee themed celebration on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th June.

The event, designed especially with younger visitors in mind, will include entertainment by Flip The Clown, animal encounters with some smaller furry friends, face painting and Jubilee-themed craft activities.

There’ll also be the chance to meet the attractions costumed mascots, Jambi and Monty and participants are reminded to bring their bucket and spades for some fun on ‘Ow Bin Ya’ Sands’.

Tickets are now on sale with prices at £7.50 for adults and children aged between two and five years of age, with Zoo admission included.

To find out more and book your place, visit dudleyzoo.org.uk.